RAPAX AS is a microbiological insecticide based on Bacillus thuringiensis serovar kurstaki, 24,000 I.U./mg T.ni. It has a high specificity of action against lepidoptera larvae and acts by ingestion. After consuming the lethal dose of RAPAX AS, the larvae stop feeding, but can remain on the leaves for a few days before dying.
RAPAX AS has a new liquid formulation, more resistant to UV rays, with reduced photodegradability. This product can be applied with a water pH of 6 to 8, which distinguishes RAPAX AS from other Bt-based products.
Iberian holm oak, common oak, cedar, eucalyptus, cluster pine, stone pine and cork oak – 1 – 2 L/ha can be applied in all phenological states.
American white moth (Hyphantria cunea), gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar), black arches moth (Lymantria monacha), orchard ermine moth (Yponomeuta padella), pine processionary (Thaumetopoea pityocampa), green oak tortrix moth (Tortrix viridana), brown-tail moth (Euproctis chrysorrhoea), European lackey moth (Malacosoma neustria).
